The last of commander was Angus, Marquess of Graham (later 7th Duke of Montrose), who insisted his ship be ‘piped’ in and out of port with bagpipes. He also gave that honour to HMS Montrose ...
HMS Lancaster and as Commanding Officer of both HMS Clyde and HMS Montrose. He said: “I am incredibly lucky to have travelled so extensively in the region, from Ascension and St Helena to ...
The Royal Navy's Devonport dockyard in Plymouth is the largest naval base in Western Europe, covering 650 acres and housing 15 dry docks. It employs 2,500 service personnel and generates around 10 ...